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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
ICE BLOCKA DE IN THE DELA WARE.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 (Spectap.-Since the calm
weather set In the vessels that have attempted 10
the Delaware River have not succeeded In passing the
Horseshoe" which lies the edge OF the channel
directly opposite Gloucester The heavy Ice has broken
up and floats with the tides In huge and packs on
the shoals this point and forces itself into tho channel
making navigation almost impossible Since January 10
only sailing vessel has reached tho city from tho bay
and cut through by tho Ice In several places and
had the crew constantly at the pumps. The steamers
plying between this and Othor points have arrived and
departed with exceeding difficulty. Tho Port Richmond
coal wharves loaded 10 with coal waiting for
shipment To eastern ports. The company has offered
high vessels but owing to the Ice blockade none
will accept service. There ut present OF
ninety schOOners laid up at the wharv8s. They refuse to
load at any price. The steamers Of the Clyde 1ine bo-
tween this port and New York. laid up yesterday
In fact navigation mpeded that the German ship j.
W. Wendt loaded with 100000 gallons Of refined oil, has
been anchored ut Marcus Hook since December 80 wat
Ing for opportunity ~ ~ to sea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
GREEN SMITH DISCLOSES HIS PLOT.

HOPING FOR A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION IN INDIANA
FROM WHICH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ROBERT
son CANNOT APPEAL
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 10 tspeciai-The newest phase Of
the Senate fight and one that has developed since
yesterday, relates to the proceedings begun
by Green Smith, asking temporary
Injunction restraining Colonel Robertson from presiding
the Joint session the General Assembly when the
United States Is elected The courts decision
Will be rendered tomorrow. and the Judge Is
Democrat and his rulings thus far have all been
favorable to Smith, IL Is believed that no will
grant the restraining order. Until attention was
ected 70 by Smiths boasting today the fact
nave oeen generally overlooked that there DO no
PP~ run temporary restraining order and In cOnse-
'ne democratic confidently expect TO hold the ad-
'.'"ss u'. ruling supporting Smiths
"o'y rc'iae over the joint conven-
"oA No'ono. "o"o'''ohS course, however, will be
consistent with the position which hs No. n.,a,,sS
from the first He has persistenty denied the .onr,.
jurisdiction in the case, claiming that the cou,es, 4, -
lodged absolutely IN the ordinate branch.s a, th
Government He will refuse TO recognize the court,s
authority TO restrain him and will preside the Joint
convention in defiance Of the restraining order.
The result Of this course Of proceeding
vi" certainly be two conventions one composed largely
Of Republicans and the Democrats will
" seventy i've members In each Of these bodies although
me democrats VIII claim ssventy-siX. division will
leans Ss sy .Ssssdss snscssS Of rocd10s sSS RsRs
suh party vote-incnding that Of Colonel R0berts0n
s'or harris0ns claim 70 the election will be supported
n.s House and the LsutsnaSt with that Of
.ns secrctary Of btae while Tupe will have only the
ssS l. % no the ssy0 SSssr9Ss % ,. a.wsSs there
sss ss~s Ss ssS.s = s sssfs =" s.:s:a :S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
AUSTRIA ASSUMES A PEACEFUL ATTITUDE.

BULGARIA TO BE LEFT IN THE LURCH-RUssAN
MILITARY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GoURKOs
SIGNIFICANT REMARK.
lBY CABLE TO TIE TRIBUNE
LONDON, Jan. 16.-1he Vienna correspondent
Of "The Daily Telegraph In dispatch tonight
says: The whole Bulgarian question has lost
much Of its interest now that the chances OF its
being a direct cause Of war. have materially
diminished. 1t is remarkable fact that nobody
here in a position to form Q correct opinion Will
admit the possibility OF Austro-liussian war In
connection with Bulgaria, nor. indeed, In compe
tent quarters will they allow that any other sub
iect Of irrsconcilable difference exists between
the two countries. Austria differently dis
posed when she had reason to count upon inc
eventual support Of Germany. Now that the
Austrian Government have most substantial
ground for reckoning only upon the resources CT
their country, they will endeavor ut all costs
TO avoid war Meanwhile Russian military pre-
parations continue. II appears that on the 90
casion Of the Russian New Year General GourKo'
Governor Of Warsaw, in addressing his ONCE"
assured them that the country would during the
present year cease 10 exhaust its strength In
bIoodless struggle. 1t would conquer its enemy
with the sword
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

attempt to get to sea- but this time both tide and
wind were against us. We were carried rapidly in
shore from tho point where the Atlantic
drifted in. We were wearing ships, but
she missed her stays and we we're helpless as the
wind was light. | saw that the vessel was sure to
and we put of. 1t seemed that You could throw
stone to the shore when we abandoned her and
struck across to North Head Light which was
for the explosion which we feared and both saw
and felt it,
The owner. g. p Peterson. estimates the loss on
the schooner at 81 900; Insured IN three local COM
surance unknO wn. AdOlph Sutro, who owns the
Cliff HOuse. estimates his loss at S7, ,OOO
Marine experts are sceptical of the theory that
the powder exploded by impact against the rocks:
They claim that tho schooner was hard
and fast two hours before the explosion
occurred. Another curious feature is that the
schooner put out no anchor and that she sent up
distress signals to warn the life sa, ing service.
They say Iigid investigation should be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
NATION4L ORGA MIA TON or COAL MIyERS

NATIONAL ORGANIZA TON or COAL MINERS
PHILADELPHIA Jan. lG.-The Press TO morrow will say
"a gigantic scheme for tho general reorganization OF all
the coal miners and mine laborers OF the United States
under banner is being accomplished by the
Knights Of Labor 1t will be the most powerful and far
extending association OF miners known in the
try, and IL expected eventually TO absorb aud super
sede the present organizations among that
class Of worhnen The scheme originated in the mind OF
William II. Bailey member OF the Executive Board
Of the Knights Mr. Powderly and the other members OF
the General Board have authorized the present pan and
every indication points to its fuhment Fourteen states
and four TerOresarenOw embraced In the organization,
and future developments exendits scope still further
All the mining regions Of this State both OF anthracite
and bumnOus coal have been thoroughly though quietly
canvasscd within the last three months, except the
ncllsvilc coke region, and the In that locality Will
be organized In the coming week The btuminons coal
fields Of Cumberland, fOcahontas and ELK Garden,
In Maryland and West Virginia have been se
cretly visited by special committees within the last
ten days and the work OF organization there is said 10
be nearly completed. The whole organization VIII be
known the National District Assembly. No 1876 OF
the Miners and Mine Laborers Of America with thirteen
sudistrcts The total membership Is estimated ut not
less than 100000 men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
WORTHLESS INSURANCE ~ MAINE.

Boston, JAN o (Speeiap.-A dispatch TO The Journal
from Portland says:
"1he Portland Board OF Underwriters on Saturday
afternoon considered the request Of Charles Sparrow
to be rcinstated "A member Of the board The only
action taken was TO appoint committee. consstipgof T.
L. o. Adams, of tho firm OF Rollins Adams, H. NJ
Pnkham, OF the firm Of Morse Pinkham and Sterling
and DOW to walt upon Mr. Sparrow and ascertain what
charges OF violation and irregularities hc had against
other members Of the board. This information MI.
sparrow refused TO furnish and being informed by Mr
Ie secretary or the board that this the only con
dition upon which he could be rcnsated. he NJ once
handed In his letter Of resignation 10 take effect at once
All the Information that he obtained indicates thst
the practice OF underground insurance is common IN MI
parts OF the state and thnt rgc fire, sucn as that ~
Easport IL tho only thing noeded TO reveal the unre-
liable character OF the insurance."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
URECK or IN EXPRESS TRAIN.

SLEEPING CARS ONERTURNED-PAsSLNGER ESCAPE
UNIURT.
WESTMINSTER DEPOT, Mass Jan. 16-The western OK
press train OH the Fchburg Railroad due In Boston
o'clock, wrecked this afternoon at Westminster by
broken rail at the switch OF the depot The train
consisted of three Pullman seepers passenger coach
the smoking car and baggage The engine baggage
car and one sleeping went the rail safely The
sleeper Ladoga" was overturned and ran distance
OF oneeghth OF mile it's side the sleeper " New
castle was smashed in at the forward end and the pas
senger twisted sideways Off the track but the
smoker clung TO the track. Six freight side
track sent their sides and the two main
tracks bockaded Beyond few slight bruises the
passengers escaped unhurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
TRAIN WRECKERS CONFESSING.
vILLANOUs WORK or BELL AND HoFFMAN-A MOB
AFTER THEM

vILLANOUs WORK or BELL AND HOFFMAN-A MOB
AFTER THEM.
ST. LOUIS. JAM 16 (SpecaD.-Bell and Hoffman, the two
men arrested for wrcckng the Missouri Pacific express
train Dunbar Neb have confessed and will doubt
less be lynched within the next hours From
their statements the motive for the crime robbery
Hoffman tells the following story:
have known Bell six months and made his acquant-
ance while ho was brakeman the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy road. We went on spree at Dunbar
and Bell told me that had all the money that
the train that was coming along would go to Europe
and live like kings. Then he said that II l
would help him We would both 60
over To Europe and 60 OF q
spree asked him how we could get it, and he said that
If we would put log the track and fasten we could
smash the train and get the money. told him wouldn't
put log on the track, and he said Then get
crowbar and break away rail- didn't want 10 do that,
either but he kept talking to about the money and
said that nobody would be hurt and when they all
scared we could get into the express and get tho
money. We went down to the Missouri Pacific tracks
and went north until to the Burlington and Mis-
souri, crossing. and Bell said There house. Let
us break ii OPEN
BELL took stone and smashed In the
door, and VIC went In and took a
cawbar and wrench. We went up
the track about mile, and there bright
we could up and down the track great distance We
worKcu nard and just got out the last bolt when the train
came along We rushed down in the ditch and stayed
there few moments. and heard the crash OF the
and the steam escaping and heard the screams OF the
passengers. We then cornfeld toward the
east and walked slow to my brother Johns house. In
troduced Bell. and told my brother that we had just
walked over from Dunbar and wanted stay tie rest
the night My brother then heard Of the ditcbing and
went down to the place. and little while aferward
went down and helped the and tried get at
the money. But 8 there many around W gave
up and went back 10 Johns house. We stayed all night
talking about the thing and decided 10 quit the country
II We suspected"
Tonight body Of organized lynchers attempted 10
break IN the Jail at Nebraska City and lynch the villains
ports are true the necessity and cost OF a trial
Will be dispensed with. The mob gathered about
the Jail and furiousy demanoed the surrender of the
sefconfessed criminals and threatened In OF
fusa TO break and burn the Jail The sheriff attempted
to mitigate the of the mob. but his words only
creased their fury lie met with jeers and and
missiles were thrown at him. Meanwhile the prisoners
Wara mir ad ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

that their plan is to present the names Of two candidates
one Democrat and the other Republican.
The party that to them nrst will. with their
aid, elect the Senator. The fight OF tho
Knights against Turpe Is effective and besides the four
Democrats who refused to into 1t Ia be-
lieved that there are Others who will vote for him.
To-Day the Knights made public letter written by Sena
tor Rahm Dem) the day before the caucus which he
pledged himself not to vote for Turpie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
A CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DESTROYED.
DESTRUCTION OF A COAL. BREAKER.

WILKEsBARRE. Jan. 16 (Speciah.-rhe Boston breaker
of the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company, Plymouth.
was totally destroyed by re at early hour this morn
Ing The fire. II Is presumed, started from stove near
the head of the shaft and In short time the large build
Ing which was entirely Of wood all ablaze and MOTH
ing could be done H. The flames seen for
many miles up and down the valley and hundreds or peo
ple gathered to witness It. Tho building was filled with
costly machinery and the loss win he 100000 About
500 and boys thown cut OF employment by the
pra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
TryIS TTLENEy HOPEFUL.

FORT WORTH. Texas, Jan. 10 tSpeciab-The Texas
cattle trade gaining strength and contracts for spring
delivery are being talked about freely The demand is
yet uncertain but there respectable list OF buyers In
the field Prices likely TO be uncertain for several
weeks and the impression prevails that delays are In the
favor To sOckmen the situation appears encour-
aging. The winter has been uncomInony friendly, SO
that the ranchmen hope for repetition OF the winter Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
scULLERs "sLUGGING IN AUSTRALIA.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Sportsman has received
cabcram saying that Peter Kemp
Neil Matterson stansbury and others com
peted In a sculng handicap on the Goudburn
River Australia on Sunday foul occurred after which
tbere was a scrimmace and Mattersons boat was
swamped. When Kemp ana Matterson reached
the shore the former smashed Matersons nose
suit at law will follow The stakes were witbheiL
stansbury went over the course. finishing first.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCES IN OHIO.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Jan. 10 (Speeiah.-Sxty OF the Re
publican members In the house OF the Legislature
nave expressed print their preferences for President
not surprsng that In Legislature specially chosen
70 secure the reelection Of John sherman forty nx mem
oefs shouid express desire to him promoted Eig
are ouspoken for Blaine for Foraker and few
accine 70 state their choice In explanation each mem
YET aods mat sherman is first choice because OF state
knae reeriy every sherman man dcclares himsen Tor
Siaino spps&rs mat Sherman cannot be nominated
Governor Soraker 70 warmly commended for second
place with Hlainc while Genefal Carr General HawlAy
Ind Judge 0Seshaxn como N Tor oolnwcpdstaoA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

COLLAPSE OF NUTUAL LIFE ASS0CIATION.
EIMutA. Jan. 10 (sleciab-The Union Mutual lifo As
sociaton. the headquarters Of which been Bah'
steuben County, has practically become thing OF ths
past the officers OF the association having concluded 10
wind up the The association was organiLeo
about three years ago. II said that seven or egh 40
have been paid aud It the Intention OK
the officers endcavor collect these assessments 40
TAR possible and then wind up the affairs of inc eo
tan' t' "eo , T1'e h, ooe ,oo nea a~. ~ ordinary
and the feeling arUng them outspoken ih es
nOuncing the management OF the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

BERLIN. JAN 16-Baron schlcmacher, supported by
forty-slx members will propose In the Upper House OF
the Prssan Diet that address be presented to En-
peror William stating In effect that the Reichstag In re-
jecting the Army BILL sought prerogatives TO when IL
ORIGINALLY had no title and that Oberthaus assures
the Emperor Of answering loyalty and Expresses ts
conviction that Prussia will make any sacrifice u NAM
tain the army the strength necessary for the sale Vi
the Fatherand."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
BILLS FAVORED BY THE LABOR PARTY.

meeting Of the district leaders of the United Labor
party was held In Clarendon Hall yesterday to decide on
what bills should be pushed BY them IN the Legislature
during the present session. They agreed the bill pro
vidng the holding 0f the Constitutional Convention
the bill creating headed commssions for a me aS
q the heads Of Department. on employers sD,y OIL
and for change In the election law providing that every
party which poled so 900 votes a the previous eecuon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
SEXTON PREDICTS TIE OVERTHROW OF THE
GOVERNMENT.

DUBLIN. JAN l6-At Nationalist meeting at Eastney'
County Sligo today Mr. Sexton said that the present
Government would speedily be overthrown and Homo
Rule granted 70 Ireland Resolutions were adopted aP
prov ing the Plan of Campaign and the strong language
used by Messrs Sexton Ciy and Macdonald with REL
ercncc TO the Government and their advisers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
HuHDERED IN HIS CAMP.

SAN ANTONIO. jan 10 tSpeciat-Juarez Madeline q
stockman of this city. found at his camp In kcr
County assassinated It is thought that he was mur
ct ranches In TAxAA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

FOLLOWING TIE PRO-wOONs GOOD EXAMPLE
LONDON. Jan. l6.-A dispatch from Mandalay says
Hla 90 has made overturc- for IA surrender. aud Boh
Shway is negotiating for peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
GRAVE MATTERS FOR THE TORIES I

LONDON, Jan. lev II. Smith, First Lord OF the
Treasury and Conservative leader in the House OF Com
has sent circular TO supporters Of the Govern
ment asking them 10 make every effort TO attend the
opening Of Parliament. they will DO invited 10 pro-
ceed directly the consideration Of questions OF grave
importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
DEMANDING SUFFRAGE AND REFORM


BRUssEIs Jan. l6.-At mass meeting OF miners at
Marchenncs to lay resolutions adopted demanding
universal suffrage and miung reform. general striko
is being organized at Charlero.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

LONDON, Jan. l6.-A dispatch from Bucharest says the
sdo circus is In flames and 1t feared the conagraon
viii spread.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
NOT ENTHUSIASTIC OVER BULL FIGI

PARIS Jan. l6.-A bull fight took place at Landase 10
day. The exhibition witnessed by 10000 persona
The toreadors appeared in Spanish costumes and many
OF them were tossed by the nfuated beasts but sus
tanned injury. The exhibition elected little enthusiasm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17
EXPLOSION IND FIRE IN 4 TAR STILL.

BRILLIANT FLAMES AT CONSTABLE HOOK IN THE
OIL WORKS OF LOMBARD, AYR s & co.
leak in OF the large new tarstis Of Lombard.
Ayres Co.. at Constable Hook, J.. allowed the refuse
from the refining Of petroleum with which
the still was filed to run down tho
outside of the great iron tank into the fire beneath the
brick foundation The refuse caught fire and the flames
quickly spread to the tank ITSELF causing an
explosion Every effort was made to check the flames.
but nothing could be done and the fire
could only be LETT TO burn itself out. All the
efforts Of the employees and others who were on the
ground then directed to preventing the fire from
spreading the other tanks and buildings in the neigh
borhood.
The flames shot up high in the air and
could be plainly from this city, many
people thinking that there big fire some vessel
In the harbOr at the Battery
Attnes tue burning material in the tank would run
over and 1T would that the flames could not
hour, however, the fire was still confined to
the tank where 1t started No estimate of the damage
could be made.
NEARLY sUFFOCATED IN A BUILDING.
In the fve-story brownstone build
ing at No. 1905 sixthave., fire
discovered about o'clock this morning. The building
is owned by f. and w. Heimsoth. who have
liquor store the first floor The other
floors taken up by apart
ments. The flames and smoke spread rapidly
through the venating and light shafts to all parts Of
the building and many of the tenants had much
difficulty In getting out. All escaped unhurt except
a man named Reinhard, who lived on the NTH floor.
lie was rescued by Fireman Dalrymple after
being badly burned and nearly suffocated The loss
amounted to $4,000
A CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DESTROYED
BosroS. Jan. 10 tspeeiaD.-The Eliot congregational
Church OF Newton was burned this morning. few hours
before the time for service The building was erected In
1861 and with the furniture and organ cost about
$40 OOO which there Is insurance OF $525OO The
fire caught from broken smokeppe in one OF the fur
nares. Complaint had been made of the pipe several
times, but instead OF putting in one the old one
Was repaired, with the above result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-17

,x-coyERNoR CORNELL ON THE GRoUNp-hA"D
WORK OF MORTON MEN TO GET HlscoCA
VOTES on THE SECOND BALLoT-oS
THE EVE OF THE CAUCUS.
ley TELEGRAPH THE rRIsuNE-]
NnASY. JAN I'll a. NAT midnight senator Miiier
roned another vote the only gain made on sunday py
INV n, the candidates 1t was that of Assemblyman
rrox, n, chautauoua County. He went to Senator Mil
lers room and announced his decision to vote LOT MN
and was thanked by the Senator.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1887-07-12
PROCLAMATION.

Kalakaua, King Of the Hawaiian Islands.
To all subjects and residents Of the Hawa-
ian Kingdom. greeting;
Know ye that did, on the 9th day Of July
A. j. 1857, abrogate the Constitution granted
by his late Majesty Kamehameha V. on the
aolh day Of August, 1864, being moved there.
to by the advice Of my Cabinet Council; and
in pursuance Of such advice did sign, ordain,
and publish new Constitution for consider
atiOns appearing thereid, which Constitution
having this day been duly promulgated is now
and from henceforlh shall be'in full 6uce and
effect as the fundamental law Of this land.
OF this let all persons take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
Given at the Royal Palace Ct lolani at
Honolulu on the 9TH day Of July A. d. 1887.
KALAKAUA REX.
BY the King,
L. A. THURSTON,
Minister Of the Interior.